General Growth Properties, Barrick Gold Corporation Among Stocks Up on High Volume Thursday

General Growth Properties (GGP) saw its price climb on above-normal volume, as 43.6 million shares, which is 12.3 times the stock's average daily volume, changed hands. The stock price was up 9.7% to $20.32.

Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) saw its price spike on above-average volume today, as 13.5 million shares, which is 1.9 times the stock's average daily volume, traded hands. At $38.04, share price improved 1.1%. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $4.24 (12.5%) from a price of $33.80 on July 25, 2012. The stock has moved down across its 50-day moving average of $34.86 today.

Nokia Corporation (NOK) experienced a price hike on above-average volume today, trading at a volume of 107.2 million, or 2.7 times its standard daily volume. The stock price hit $3.20, a 11.1% increase. The stock has moved down across its 50-day moving average of $2.33 today.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN) saw its price spike on above-average volume today, as 1.3 million shares, which is 2.5 times the stock's average daily volume, traded hands. Share price climbed 2.9% to $142.78. The stock has been on an upward trajectory over the last two months, climbing $26.69 (23%) from a price of $116.09 on June 26, 2012. The stock is trading 9.5% above its 50-day moving average and 16.7% above its 200-day moving average.

Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) was up on high volume today, trading with volume of 4.9 million, or 1.6 times its average daily volume. Shares increased 1.9% to $29.79. Shares have shown some positive movement over the last two months as the price has climbed $4.79 (19.2%) from a price of $25 on June 26, 2012. The stock is trading 5.8% above its 50-day moving average and 12.2% above its 200-day moving average.

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Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) experienced a price hike on above-average volume today, trading at a volume of seven million, or 1.7 times its standard daily volume. Shares were up 4.8% to $13. Share price is up, having risen $2.38 (22.4%) from $10.62 on July 25, 2012. The stock has moved down across its 50-day moving average of $12.13 today.

Macerich (MAC) was up on high volume today, trading with volume of 1.3 million, or 1.6 times its average daily volume. The stock price hit $58.80, a 2.5% increase. Shares have been on on the rise over the past month, climbing $2.20 (3.9%) from a price of $56.60 on July 25, 2012. The stock has moved up across its 50-day moving average of $57.92 today.

Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (SID) experienced a price hike on above-average volume today, trading at a volume of 11.2 million, or 2.1 times its standard daily volume. The stock price experienced a 1.8% increase, coming in at $5.69. Shares have been on an upward trajectory over the past month, rising $1.14 (25.1%) from a price of $4.55 on July 25, 2012. The stock has moved down across its 50-day moving average of $5.27 today.